Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AIS 300 Garmin
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Use these instructions to install the Garmin ® AIS 300 Automatic Identication System (AIS) Class B receiver device. Compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately .
2 AIS 300 Installation Instructions * The AIS 300 does not need to be installed alongside a VHF radio, but they can share the same VHF antenna if they are both installed on your boat.
AIS 300 Installation Instructions 3 AIS 300 power/data cable > > > > 12 or 24 Vdc Chartplotter power VHF radio power VHF radio * (optional - not included) Garmin NMEA 0183- compatible char.
4 AIS 300 Installation Instructions Connecting the Receiver Box to Power Use the AIS 300 power/data cable to connect the receiver box to a 12 or 24 Vdc battery . Notes: Connect the red wire to the positive battery terminal, and connect the black wire to the negative battery terminal.
AIS 300 Installation Instructions 5 Connecting the AIS 300 to a NMEA 0183 Device (Optional) Y ou can connect the AIS 300 to a NMEA 0183-compliant chartplotter using the bare wires on the AIS 300 power/data cable. Connect NMEA 0183 bare wires to a Garmin chartplotter as indicated in the wiring layout diagram on page 3 .
6 AIS 300 Installation Instructions Appendix Specications Dimensions: W × H × D: 8 5 / 32 × 5 17 / 32 × 1 25 / 32 in. (207 × 140.6 × 45.7 mm) W eight: 1 lb. 7.6 oz. (670 g) T emperatur e Range: from -4ºF to 158ºF (from -20ºC to 70ºC) Compass-safe Distance: 15 3 / 4 in.
AIS 300 Installation Instructions 7 Industry Canada Compliance This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-182 and ICES-003. FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
T o obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number . Securely pack the device and a copy of the original sales receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
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